Infatuation

HER ENIGMATIC FRAME OF MIND COLLECTION
1000mm x 1000mm x 40mm
39.4" x 39.4" x 1.6"
September 2023
Cape Town, South Africa
 
This piece is a testament to the power of passion and the complexity of human connection.
The canvas, a perfect square, is divided into two distinct halves. The upper portion, painted in a soft and alluring shade of pink, exudes warmth and tenderness. This delicate hue captures the essence of the initial stages of infatuation, where emotions bloom like the first petals of a spring flower. In stark contrast, the lower half of the canvas is enveloped in a rich and mysterious dark grey. This deep shade serves as the metaphorical foundation, representing the complexities and uncertainties that often accompany infatuation. It hints at the depth and shadows that lie beneath the surface of intense emotions.
 
The most striking features of "Infatuation" are the dynamic diagonal palette knife strokes that emerge from the bottom of the canvas. Executed with precision and passion, these strokes traverse the canvas in alternating black and red hues, with subtle hints of orange. Each stroke is a visual manifestation of the powerful and unpredictable nature of infatuation, mirroring the highs and lows of emotional intensity. The interplay of black and red symbolizes the intermingling of desire and intensity, while the touches of orange suggest the sparks of excitement that accompany passionate connections.